Senior Technical Program Manager, Leo Bus & Flight Operations

DescriptionAmazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.As a Sr. Technical Program Manager you will own driving the execution, implementation, development, and test of Amazon Leo SW and tooling built to support it. The role will interface with the cross-functional engineering and program management teams to build the software and test infrastructure we own. Because of the scale of the mission, you will be focused on driving automation and operational excellence - identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Required Qualifications5+ years of technical program management or related experienceStrong technical background with ability to understand complex software systemsDeep understanding of SDLC and release management practicesProven track record managing programs across multiple teams and dependenciesExperience with distributed systems or large-scale deploymentsExcellent organizational, planning, and execution skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesExperience with Agile, Scrum, or similar development methodologiesTechnical KnowledgeSoftware development lifecycle and release processesCI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesSystem architecture and integration conceptsTesting strategies (unit, integration, system, regression)Version control and branching strategiesDeployment methodologies and rollback proceduresInfrastructure and cloud platformsRisk management and quality assurance principlesProgram Management SkillsRelease planning and schedulingDependency mapping and critical path analysisRisk identification and mitigationCross-functional coordination and influenceMetrics definition and trackingProcess design and optimizationStakeholder management and communicationProblem-solving and decision-making under pressureYou Will Be Successful If YouPartner effectively with SDM to balance technical excellence with program deliveryThink about scalability and design processes for hundreds/thousands of satellite deploymentsNavigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex, multi-team environmentsBalance competing priorities and make data-driven trade-off decisionsProactively identify risks before they become issuesCommunicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiencesDrive accountability without direct authorityAdapt quickly to changing requirements and operational needsFoster collaboration and build strong relationships across teamsBasic Qualifications5+ years of technical product or program management experience7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience3+ years of software development experience5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experienceExperience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedulesPreferred Qualifications5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experienceExperience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedulesExperience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadershipAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.